Classical Spain GO – 7 nights – 8 days

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: MADRID

Welcome to Madrid! Upon arrival at the airport, we’ll be ready to transfer you to your hotel. You’ll have some free time until the tour begins. Please check the information signs in the hotel reception area for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
In the evening, we’ll provide a transfer to Plaza Mayor and La Latina, Madrid’s most famous neighborhood for nightlife and tapas restaurants. You can choose to dine at a restaurant of your preference; options include Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Day 2: MADRID

The morning will begin with a comprehensive tour of central Madrid, featuring highlights like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. We’ll then visit Retiro Park, a beautiful oasis in the city center, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Admission is included to the  Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid, considered by many to be the best football club in the world. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel. 

Day 3: MADRID - GRANADA

We will depart from Madrid early in the morning, heading south through La Mancha. Our first stop will be in  Puerto Lápice, a charming Manchego village evocative of Don Quixote. We will then continue into Andalusia via Despeñaperros, arriving in  Granada, where  lunch will be included. In the afternoon, if you have chosen the option that includes a visit to the Alhambra, we will explore the magnificent  Alhambra Palace  and its beautiful  Generalife Gardens, both built during the Arab period, with a local guide. 

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The number of visitors allowed into the Alhambra is strictly regulated by law. To ensure your admission, tickets will be issued upon confirming your tour reservation. It´s essential to provide accurate personal details (full name and passport/ID number) at the time of booking. Please be aware that ticket costs are non-refundable in case of cancellation. In rare cases where the Alhambra visit is not possible, we will instead tour the Royal Alcázar of Seville, which offers similar historical and architectural significance. 

Day 4: GRANADA - NERJA - MALAGA - RONDA - SEVILLE

Today we’ll enjoy spectacular landscapes as we leave behind the Sierra Nevada mountain range. We’ll then continue along the Mediterranean, on the so-called Tropical Coast, where the mild year-round microclimate allows for the cultivation of tropical fruits such as guavas, mangoes, and avocados, and in the past, sugar cane. 

We stop in  NERJA, a charming seaside town with impressive cliffs. We continue to  MÁLAGA, the capital of the Costa del Sol, full of life and boasting a beautiful historic center. Time for lunch and a stroll through the city center. 
 
Afterward, we head into the Andalusian sierras and arrive in  RONDA, a stunning white town famous for its dramatic gorge that splits the city in two. 
 
We continue to  SEVILLE, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner is included at the hotel. 

Day 5: SEVILLE - ZARAGOZA

In the morning, we’ll include a  panoramic tour  of the city. You’ll visit the cathedral and its famous Giralda, the banks of the Guadalquivir River, and the popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, we’ll include a  boat ride on the Guadalquivir River. In the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to the station to board the  high-speed train, scheduled to depart around 4:30 p.m., covering the 850 km to  Zaragoza  in just under four hours. Upon arrival in Zaragoza, you’ll be transferred to the hotel. 
 
Note: The train journey will not be accompanied by a Europamundo tour guide.

Day 6: ZARAGOZA - POBLET - BARCELONA

Free morning in  ZARAGOZA. We recommend taking a walk through the historic city center and Plaza del Pilar, where the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, one of Spain’s great symbols, and La Seo Cathedral are located. You may also stroll through the old town or head to the Ebro River. 

After lunch, we continue to  CATALONIA.  Stop at the Poblet Monastery, surrounded by its walls and set in a beautiful natural setting; it is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world  (admission included). Continue to  BARCELONA, arriving in the late afternoon.

Day 7: BARCELONA

In the morning, we include a panoramic tour of  BARCELONA, considered one of Europe’s most fascinating capitals. Open to the Mediterranean Sea, the city is renowned for Gaudí and its modernist architecture, as well as for its lively Ramblas and the legacy of the World Expositions and Olympic Games held here. Barcelona is often regarded as one of the most beautiful and captivating cities in Europe. The tour ends at the Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the sea next to Columbus Square, where you can stroll through this lively area. Afternoon at leisure. Return to the hotel at the end of the day.

Day 8: BARCELONA

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.